By Adam Roberts – 3/10/2021 The countdown to the 2021 NFL Draft officially began after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. And with about a month and a half until draft day, teams today learned how many compensatory draft selections they will have this year. Green Bay will…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/10/2021 UWL seniors Ethan Anderson and Wyatt Cook each were named to the All-WIAC First Team for their exploits this season, with Cook earning the coveted title of WIAC Player of the Year. In addition, head coach Kent Dernbach was named the conference’s Coach of the Year. Cook started all but…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/9/2021 Of all positions in football, perhaps none is more suspect to sudden changes in consistency and production than that of the placekicker. It’s probably, in my opinion, the most volatile position on a football team, with coaches and front office staff often not afraid to put public pressure on the…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/9/2021 Many Bucks fans recognize the name Ersan Ilyasova. The Turkish power forward was drafted 36th overall by Milwaukee in 2005 and has played three separate stints in the Cream City over his career. But Ilyasova was waved by the team last November after determining his 7 million dollar price tag…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/9/2021 One thing’s for sure: the Packers have a bonafide superstar wide receiver in Davante Adams, I think this has been known for some time. But who will provide a spark on the opposite side of the offense has been a work in progress. While Allen Lazard, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/8/2021 Perhaps the timing was just a coincidence, but on the same day the Brewers made the signing of new outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. official, centerfielder Lorenzo Cain was candid about his quad health. Cain said today his quad issue is slowing his spring training progress, but that he plans on…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/8/2021 While the end result at the Division Two WIAA State Basketball Tournament wasn’t what the Onalaska boys had hoped for, three Hilltoppers are being recognized for their outstanding performances. 6’11” senior Gavin McGrath was named to the WBCA All-State team; the North Dakota-bound forward took a huge leap forward from…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/8/2021 We all know what a difference make Giannis Antetokounmpo can be when he’s on the floor for the Bucks. But nationally, the Greek Freak has taken some criticism for not being able to take the next step in the postseason. Last night in Atlanta, Giannis at least made sure those…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/5/2021 The hype from Brewers’ fans for pitcher Corbin Burnes has been quite audible since pitchers and catchers reported last month. His work today will only inspire more optimism. Burnes started for the Crew against Colorado today and secured five strikeouts in two innings of work, including striking out the side…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/5/2021 The storylines coming into today’s Luther-Prairie School Division Four state semifinal wrote themselves, and we’ve spent the better part of a week hyping up the match up. Unfortunately, the result of the game didn’t go the way the Knights or their fan base would have hoped. Senior Gavin Proudfoot would…… Continue Reading »